Christchurch mosque threats: Imam concerned but not scared
Al Noor Mosque Imam Gamal Fouda says the threats unites the community further. (Photo / File)
Christchurch mosque threats: Imam concerned but not scared Wed, 30 Jun 2021, 10:56AM
The leader of a Christchurch mosque targeted in fresh online threats being investigated by police said they are concerned but not scared .
A menacing selfie of a masked man posing outside Al Noor Mosque, where 42 Muslims were murdered during Friday prayers on March 15, 2019, was spotted online and reported to police.
And police have confirmed they re investigating three separate reports of threats over the past fortnight.
Federation of Islamic Associations chair Abdur Razzaq is responsible for one of the reports after he drew police attention to an offensive image on an online forum.
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Police have received three separate reports relating to the Christchurch mosque in the past fortnight; incidents a senior minister describes as serious .
The matters were reported to police either at or from a representative of Al Noor Mosque, says Canterbury metro area commander superintendent Lane Todd.
He says all three reports are being actively followed up . They are not connected to one another.
Federation of Islamic Associations chair Abdur Razzaq is responsible for one of the reports after he drew police attention to an offensive image on the online forum 4chan.
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Police are investigating three separate reports of threats relating to the Christchurch mosque made over the past fortnight.
Association spokesperson Abdigani Ali said the ongoing security threats were taking a toll on the Muslim community.
Ali said support from the vast majority of New Zealanders, however, is heartening.
Police say anyone who sees anything suspicious should contact them.
The matters were reported to police either at or from a representative of Al Noor Mosque, Canterbury metro area commander superintendent Lane Todd said.
He said all three reports are being actively followed up . They are not connected to one another.